Guide for Brooklyn Parents Answers Education Questions

Everything that Brooklyn parents may need to know about public education has now been compiled into one guide, presented by Borough President Marty Markowitz.

The Brooklyn Parent Help Guide to Public Education in New York City (downloadable here as a PDF file) covers topics like registering your child for public school, types of high schools, non-traditional schools, special education and English as a second language programs, as well as charter schools, student safety and discipline. At the end is a list of resources for parents who may have additional questions, or need extra help with their child’s learning.

“The purpose of this guide is to provide instant access to both websites and phone numbers at the Department of Education that will help you find your way to the services you need—whether it’s enrollment information, how to transfer, how to find your zoned school, safety of transportation services, or if you need to speak to someone about the many choices of programs available to your child,” said Markowitz.

A print version of this guide is also available for free at Brooklyn Borough Hall, as well as Community Education Council offices and District Superintendents offices.